Aces and Arrows Greg’s Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021

March 17, 2024By Yvonne

Aces and Arrows Greg’s Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021 $27 Lifted and plummy, with a solid cherry spine, this wine is designed by winemaker Jamie Marfell in conjunction with his team of regional winemakers to celebrate their individual talents and creativity, hence why this is named after ‘Greg’ in Central Otago. This pinot is wild … Read More

Zephyr Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021

December 23, 2023By Yvonne

Zephyr Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir 2021 $32 1985 was the year of grand ideas and great discoveries. The Nintendo console was invented, Guns ‘N Roses and Crowded House were formed, they found the wreck of the Titanic and they also found a huge hole in the Ozone layer. It was also when third-generation Marlborough farmers, … Read More

Fancrest Estate Reserve Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019

December 20, 2023By Yvonne

Fancrest Estate Reserve Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019 $65 Crafted without fining or filtration, this organic pinot noir grown high up on the deep, limestone soils of the North Canterbury hills, has a slight cloudiness, but a very bright, spicy aromatic spectrum. Stacked with smoky, mushroom and soft pepper notes on the nose, the … Read More

Fancrest Estate Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2018

December 20, 2023By Yvonne

Fancrest Estate Organic North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2018 $45. Crafted by Di Holding, one of North Canterbury’s pioneers, from her steep, organically-tended north-facing vineyards which send their roots deep into the limestone hills. This vintage is highly floral on the nose yet carries an earthy undercurrent of dried herb and pine needles which leads to … Read More

Te Kairanga WPF Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020

November 19, 2023By Yvonne

Te Kairanga WPF Martinborough Pinot Noir 2020 $175 Created by long-time winemaker John Kavanagh and his team as a tribute to William Patrick Foley (or Bill Foley to his mates) the owner of Te Kairanga and head of the Foley Family Wines group. Using only their best Abel clone fruit, this pinot has huge aromatic … Read More

Matahiwi Wild Holly Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2022

November 9, 2023By Yvonne

Matahiwi Wild Holly Wairarapa Pinot Noir 2022 $38 Winemaker Liam Macklin has been given carte blanche to create a pinot noir that veers left from the classic Matahiwi stable and the result is well and truly wild. Crafted without any additions from just one tonne of their best quality, hand picked, Abel clone fruit, it … Read More

Montana M Waipara Pinot Noir 2022

November 9, 2023By Yvonne

Montana M Waipara Pinot Noir 2022 $17 Deeply savoury aromas unfurl to release cherry and plum layers, hedgerow fruits and spice on the nose. The palate is softly earthy, with a vein of savoury, roasting pan juices running through it and settling into tannins with soft grip and cling. Very pleasant everyday pinot. Widely Available.

Blackenbrook Nelson Pinot Noir 2021

November 8, 2023By Yvonne

Blackenbrook Nelson Pinot Noir 2021 $32 Bright, cherries, raspberries, pomegranates and redcurrants burst from the glass. Spicy, super-fresh, and stitched together wiht hints of rhubarb and black tea, it also delivers delicious textures and the tannins have lovely chew and cling. Plush and plump and I think it’s a cracker. Blackenbrook

Martinborough Vineyard Home Block Pinot Noir 2019

November 5, 2023By Yvonne

Martinborough Vineyard Home Block Pinot Noir 2019 $69 One of Martinborough’s foundation wineries, Martinborough Vineyard’s pinot noirs have an aristocratic signature, a spicy edge and delicious dried herb intensity. With its colour of Karma Choc Dahlias and hints of rhubarb and black baccara rose on the nose, it’s an impressive wine with a tonne of … Read More

Big Sky Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021

November 5, 2023By Yvonne

Big Sky Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021 $45 Katherine Jacobs and Jeremy Corban are the evil geniuses behind Big Sky, one of the most excitingest and one of the most tiniest producers in all ye olde Martinborough. Their vines grow high on the rocky terraces above the Huangarua River and the fruit ripens under the baking … Read More